"To you, Sons of
Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication of the cause for which we
fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's
good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation
of those principles which he loved and which made him glorious, and which you
also cherish. Remember it is your duty to see that the true history of the
South is presented to future generations."

General Stephen Dill Lee
Commander in Chief
United Confederate Veterans
April 24, 1906